March 29, 2019 In This Issue ESSEESSENGERNGER M Serving the Diocese of Covington, Kentucky since 1926

2 Monthly Holy Hour for reparation

2 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month Diocesan Code of Conduct

2 Deanery Lenten confessions

2 Modern-day Knights Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre (above left) Bishop Roger Foys with the 2019 Pro-Life Essay Contest first-place winner, Isabelle Cook. (above) Bishop Foys distributed awards to the top 20 finalists at the annual Pro-Life Essay Banquet March 22. (above right) Faye Roch, director, Pro-Life Office, and Kendra McGuire, 3 Series on the Eucharist assistant superintendent of Schools, welcomed and addressed banquet attendees. (right) High How to receive this gift school representative who are former pro-life essay finalists read excerpts of the finalists’ essays. (below) Bishop Foys with the Pro-Life Essay Contest finalists. Also pictured with the awardees (from left) Mrs. Roch; Father Ryan Maher and Father Daniel Schomaker, vicars 3 Diocesan Parish Annual general; Father Joseph Shelton, assistant to the bishop; and Mrs. McGuire. Appeal Pledging and paying online

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Bishop’s Schedule ...... 3 up cultureoflife through love and respect Commentary ...... 4 David Cooley Bishop Foys, who added to the amount of each scholarship. A total Associate Editor of 14 elementary schools were represented at the banquet. People and Events ...... 8 The annual diocesan eighth-grade Pro-Life Essay Banquet, host- “With great assistance from their teachers, the students rose to Saint Snippet ...... 9 ed by the diocesan Pro-Life Office, was held March 21 at Bishop the challenge and, again this year, the essays we received were VIRTUS ...... 11 Howard Memorial Auditorium, Covington. Bishop Roger Foys dis- beyond our expectations, ” said Faye Roch, director, Pro-Life Office. Classifieds ...... 12 tributed awards to the top 20 finalists. The top three finalists were “By participating in this essay contest our students not only Entertainment ...... 14 awarded scholarships courtesy of the Knights of Columbus and (Continued on page 13) Shopper’s Guide ...... 14 News Briefs ...... 15 Bishop Foystoordain Jordan Hainseytothe

Missed an edition? Current and back transitional diaconate issues of the Messenger are available David Cooley online at covdio.org/messenger. Associate Editor 9 Jordan Hainsey is preparing for his ordination to the diaconate, With praise and thanksgiving which will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington, April 13. In reality, Mr. Hainsey has been preparing for this to Almighty God, for a long, long time. He is the only child of Raymond and Denise the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington requests the honor of your presence at the ordination to the Diaconate of Jordan Hainsey Jordan Mark Hainsey Age: 30 Seminary: St. Vincent Seminary, through the power of the Holy Spirit Latrobe, Penn. and the imposition of hands Date entered seminary: 2015 by the Most Rev. Roger J. Foys, D.D. Bishop of Covington Saturday, APRIL 13, 10 a.m. Hainsey and he says that his family has Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, been the biggest influence on his journey toward priesthood. Covington “I grew up ELCA Lutheran, very Everyone is invited to attend. active in the church, but there was always a tug at my heart toward the Catholic Church,” he said. “I wasn’t your A reception will follow normal kid. As a child, I dragged my parents to Fatima devotions at the at Bishop Howard Memorial Auditorium, local Franciscan Monastery, watched EWTN for hours on end, and had Diocesan Curia Building, Covington an altar with all the accouterments in the family room. Likewise, my (Continued on page 11) 2 March 29, 2019 Messenger

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Holy Hour for reparation Bishop Roger Foys, the priests of the diocese, men and women religious, and many lay faithful gathered, March 21, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington, for the monthly Holy Hour praying for reparation for the sexual abuse of minors, especially by clergy in the Church. These Holy Hours began in October and are scheduled for an entire year, typically, on the Third Thursday of each month. Anyone who would like to join Bishop Foys and the diocesan clergy in praying for the victims of sexual abuse and for priests at the Holy Hours are welcome. The next Holy Hour will be Thursday, May 16.

minor/vulnerable adult. Child abuse prevention—Codeof Conduct 7. Never engage in physical discipline for behavior manage- establishes basics for adult behavior ment of minors/vulnerable adults. No form of physical dis- Margaret Schack I possess to provide a safe environment. cipline is acceptable. I will not Director, Diocesan Safe Environment Office To achieve this I will: use any discipline that frightens We are living in an age of exploding information. We can 1. Treat everyone with respect, loyalty, patience, or humiliates. hold in one hand a calendar for the day, a grocery list, GPS to integrity, courtesy, dignity and consideration. 8. Never give expensive or the next destination, music to entertain, traffic updates to 2. Make a deliberate effort to affirm the child who is inappropriate gifts that single avoid delay, weather report to dress comfortably, news to stay invisible and perceived as an outsider. out specific minors/vulnerable informed, and, unfortunately access to unhealthy, immoral, 3. Use positive reinforcement rather than criticism, adults. addictive, and sometimes downright treacherous invitations. competition or comparison. 9. Never introduce sexually This is the world in which we live. This is the world our young 4. Support my co-worker to attain the highest level explicit or pornographic topics, need to navigate to reach maturity. of Christian behavior. vocabulary, music, recording, We are guides for the young. It is our responsibility to be 5. Be attentive to the warning signs of abuse. films, games, websites, comput- informed, attentive and actively engaged in the lives of our 6. Report all inappropriate behavior and signs of er software or entertainment. young. Saying, “I trust my child” is not enough. We must abuse to the appropriate authority. 10. Never photograph or use make the journey to adulthood with them. We must create a I will: photos of minors or vulnerable adults without the explicit safe environment in which all of us are supported in living 1. Always use a team approach in dealing with minors and permission of their parents or guardian and the relevant healthy and happy lives as children of God. vulnerable adults. supervisor. Sacrifices are required to create a safe environment. 2. Never touch a minor/vulnerable adult in a sexual way 11. Never participate in chat rooms such as Facebook and Continuing education, background checks and a code of con- or other inappropriate manner. the like via personal electronic media with minors/vulnera- duct are basic. We call one another to a standard of conduct as 3. Never be alone with a minor/vulnerable adult in a resi- ble adults. “role models” to our young that gives our children parame- dence, rectory, sleeping facility, vehicle or in any isolated 12. Never post compromising, immature, inappropriate ters to grow and be safe, to know when to say “no,” to “tell,” to room. material on public sites where minors also have access. Once be respectful of themselves and those around them. This is 4. Never take an overnight trip alone with a minor/vulner- material is posted on a public site, I am aware that it is public our calling. May God be with us and bless us on our journey. able adult. Never lie in bed with a minor or vulnerable adult. information. Here is the diocese’s Code of Conduct to assist us on 5. Never participate in group activities for minors/vulner- 13. Send all regular electronic communication with our journey: able adults that do not have at least two supervising trained minors through a business address or through parents with As someone who ministers where minors/vulnerable adults present as well as an adequate number of supervising the communication monitored by more than one responsible adults are present in the Diocese of Covington, I will main- adults. adult. It is particularly important for coaches to have a moni- tain a professional role and be mindful of the trust and power 6. Never provide illegal drugs, alcohol or tobacco to a tored means of communication.

Deanery Lenten Confessions/Adoration Cooley photos Covington Deanery Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Friday, March 29, 12 p.m.–12 a.m., Members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem from both the Diocese of Covington and the St. Augustine Parish, Covington and Archdiocese of Cincinnati gathered March 22 at Our Lord Christ the King Church, Cincinnati, for Mass celebrated by Holy Spirit Parish, Newport Archbishop Dennis Schnurr. Following Mass the members enjoyed fellowship at an annual dinner. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is one of the oldest organizations within the Roman Catholic Church and one of the Southeast Deanery most distinguished of papal orders that can be conferred on clergy and laity alike. It was founded during the First Crusade at the end of the Penance service: Thursday, April 4, 7 p.m., 11th Century and, today, has a worldwide membership of over 33,000 lay and clergy, governed through a definite hierarchy. At the top is the St. Patrick Parish, Maysville Cardinal Grand Master appointed directly by the pope to govern the order. Members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre make a life- Campbell County Deanery long commitment to keeping the faith alive and maintaining an active and viable Christian presence in the Holy Land. Penance Service: Monday, April 8, 7 p.m., The order currently assists Christians in the Holy Land with over $19 million a year, plus supports schools, humanitarian needs, Bethlehem St. Joseph Parish, Cold Spring University and special projects requested by the Holy Father and the grand master. Christians living in the Holy Land today constitute less than two percent of the total population (down from about 18 percent in the 1960s). Constant social, economic and political pressures have resulted Northern Kenton County Deanery in a mass exodus of Christians, who comprise the “living stones” that keep the faith alive there and preserve sacred sites as places of active Penance service: Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m., worship, thus preventing them from becoming stone-cold museums and/or archeological digs under the sole authority of secular governments, St. Pius X Parish, Edgewood who are often hostile to their indigenous Christian populations. Through the ministry of generosity, the order eases these burdens and instills hope through its solidarity with the sufferings of those Christian families/individuals bearing the many hardships of living in the Holy Land. Messenger March 29, 2019 3

need to fast for a while and to confess any grave sins we are The Eucharist: howweshould receive this gift aware of having committed. Once we enter the church, we should spend time in silent prayer so that our hearts are Father Andrew Young The Communion fast is absolutely necessary as well. All ready to fully enter into the Mass. Messenger Contributor are obliged to not eat or drink for one hour prior to receiving Throughout Mass, we should try to avoid distraction and “Let the entire man Communion. Water and medicine are always permitted and continually unite our own prayers and petitions to the be seized with fear; let do not break the fast. Deliberately not observing the prayers being offered by the priest. We should especially offer the whole world trem- Communion fast and still receiving is a mortal sin. Those who our own petitions at the moment of the Offertory and in that ble; let Heaven exult are seriously ill, however, and those who care for such persons most sacred moment of consecration, we should be so when Christ, the Son of are not bound by the fast. plugged-in to the action of the Mass that we can truly recog- the Living God, is on the Beyond these basic requirements to receive the Eucharist nize our Lord and God as he is elevated before us in the sacred altar in the hands of the in a fitting manner, we also must make sure our hearts are Host and precious chalice. All of this should lead up to the priest.” properly disposed. When it comes to our prayer lives our dis- moment when we step out of our pews and prayerfully These words from St. position is of pivotal importance. God hears all of our prayers approach the throne of God, disguised as a golden ciborium. Francis of Assisi should and answers all of our prayers but how we prepare ourselves St. Therese of Lisieux once reminded us, “Our Lord does give us pause as we for these encounters with God and how we approach God not come down from heaven every day to lie in a golden cibo- reflect upon the reality makes a huge difference in how we are able to experience rium. He comes to find another heaven which is infinitely of the Eucharist. The God’s grace in our lives. dearer to him — the heaven of our souls.” Eucharist is a sublime Think about the last time you received holy Communion. When we receive the Eucharist with the proper disposition gift from God that Did you line up, look around the church, wave to a friend, then and having prepared our hearts for the amazing gift that it is, enables us to enter into mechanically stick out your tongue or hand, quickly make the the Lord’s grace is able to flood our souls and provide us with a union with Jesus MESSENGER series on the sign of the cross and go back to your pew? Or did you step into the strength we need to continue our mission of being true Christ unlike any other. the line, try your best to block out any distractions, bow as the disciples of the Lord in the world. When we receive holy sacred Host was elevated in front of you, and then humbly May each of us never lose sight of this precious gift. May Communion, we are not receive the Lord of the Universe into your very person? we always make every effort to receive the Eucharist in the simply receiving bread In both cases the same things occurred. In both cases you best possible manner and may we always approach the and wine. We are really, received holy Communion. One case, however, clearly had a Eucharist, as St. Francis of Assisi said, with holy fear, trem- Eucharist truly and substantially better realization of the true gift that was being received and Eucharist bling and exaltation! receiving the Body, certainly had a greater impact on the one receiving the gift. Father Andrew Young is vice rector, Cathedral Basilica of Blood, Soul and Divinity Our preparation for receiving our Lord in the Blessed the Assumption; vocations promoter for the Diocese of of Jesus Christ. Sacrament should begin even before Mass begins; hence the Covington; and rector, Oratory of St. Paul (Curia). The awesome nature of this gift is something that should fill us with intense joy and we should be awe-struck every time we are in the presence of the Eucharist — because the very same Jesus who was born in Bethlehem, worked amaz- Online giftstothe DPAA are secure and easy ing miracles, suffered, died and rose from the dead is right At parish Masses last weekend, parishioners were asked monthly pledge parishioners are typically able to make a larg- there in front of us. All too often, however, we can lose sight to prayerfully consider a gift to the 2019 er gift. Monthly payments for the 2019 DPAA of this great reality and we can find ourselves approaching Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal. Many will begin in June 2019 and end in March 2020. the Eucharist in a routine, nonchalant way that makes it seem parishioners completed the form that Another feature of the online payment sys- like receiving holy Communion is no different from anything was available in the pew that day. For tem is the option of creating a user profile. else happening in our day. If we find ourselves falling into this those not prepared to make their gift last Creating a user profile gives donors a perma- category, a look at how the Church says we should approach weekend, an easy way to make a gift is nent identity in the payment system. User pro- the sacrament can be a helpful reminder of the glory in front through the diocesan website using the files are password protected for security. of us. safe and secure third-party payment sys- The identity not only includes a preferred Since the Eucharist is the bedrock of our faith, the Church tem. method of payment but also the parish to sets certain requirements for one to be able to receive holy To access the payment system click which the donor belongs. Donors can be sure Communion. Baptized (or fully received) Catholics who have on the “Make a Donation” button at that their gift will be counted toward their reached the age of reason (7 years old) and who are not aware www.covdio.org. parish’s total goal. of mortal sin and who have observed the Communion fast Making a gift online is not only Once a profile is created the user can login may receive holy Communion. secure but also convenient. Simply visit anytime to make additional gifts to other One who knowingly receives holy Communion while the diocesan website from your home diocesan collections and for the DPAA next guilty of mortal sin that has not been absolved in confession, computer or mobile device any time, year. receives unworthily and thereby commits the mortal sin of then follow the simple instructions. For information about the online payment sacrilege. Venial sins do not and should not prevent us from Gifts to the 2019 DPAA can be a one- system or the DPAA call the diocesan receiving Communion. 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Bishop’s Certification and Adult Faith Formation Courses Schedule All Courses are at St. Pius X School, Edgewood

Summer Schedule: Using Arts in Faith Maintenance and Adult Scripture Studies: Luke, March 29 April 1 June 10–14, 2019 Formation, June 10 and 11, Faith Formation Courses: June 12 and 13, 12–6:00 p.m., Individual meeting, 9 a.m. High School principal meeting, Old and New Testaments, 3:30–5:45 p.m., Eschatology: The Last Things, Father Andrew Young 7:30 a.m. Rosanne Thomas High School principals June 10 and 11, June 10, 11 and 12, The Mass as Prayer, meeting, Curia Boardroom, Diocesan Building Commission 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Introduction to Catholic 12–3:30 p.m., June 11, 12 and 13, 10 a.m. meeting, 10 a.m. Father Timothy Schehr Spirituality, June 10, 11, 12 Father Michael Barth 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., School play, Bishop Brossart Priests continuing Sacraments, and 13, 6– 8:45 p.m., Prayer Workshop: Praying Deacon Jerry Franzen High School, Alexandria, 7 p.m. education/formation meeting, Claire Therese June 10, 11, 12 and 13, All-Ways, June 13 and 14, Missiology, June 12 and 13, March 30 1:30 p.m. 9–11:45 a.m., Introduction to Scripture, 3–5:45 p.m., 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Dedication of chapel, Notre Individual meeting, 2:30 p.m. Father Daniel Schomaker June 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Rosanne Thomas Father Jacob Varghese Dame Academy, Park Hills, April 2 10 a.m. Basic Beliefs, June 13 and 14, Father Timothy Schehr Theology of the Body, Remember to bring your Episcopal Council meeting, 9–11:45 a.m., Catechetical Process, June 10, 11, 12 and 13, holy Bible and Catechism of March 31 9:30 a.m. Father Michael Barth June 14, 12–5 p.m., 6– 8:45 p.m., the Catholic Church. Mass, Cathedral Basilica of Engaged Encounter update, Father Andrew Young Father Raymond Enzweiler the Assumption, Covington, 11:30 a.m. Justice and Peace, June 10, View, register and pay 10 a.m. 11 and 12, 12:30–2:30 p.m., Church: Vision, Mission, Diocesan RCIA workshop: online for courses at: April 2–9 Seminary visit and fraternal Suzette Glaab Ministry, June 10, 11, 12 and Implementing RCIA in the https://www.covdio.org/ 13, 9–11:45 a.m., Parish, June 10 and 11, weekend, St. Vincent Seminary, catechesis-formation/ Latrobe Father Phillip DeVous 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Vicki Klocke 4 March 29, 2019 Messenger COMMENTARY The parableof‘the father with two sons’—Jesus’messageofmercy “Misericordiae Vultus,” (“The Face of Mercy”) is the Moreover, the Holy Father underscored the portrait of God between justice and mercy: “Mercy is not opposed to jus- title of Pope Francis’ Bull of Indiction, the papal docu- “always presented as full of joy, especially when he par- tice but rather expresses God’s way of reaching out to the ment which announced the Extraordinary Jubilee of dons.” sinner, offering him a new chance to look at himself, con- Mercy. Pope Francis opened that proclamation with a dec- In his “Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key vert and believe.” The Holy Father adds: “God’s justice is laration: “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy.” to Christian Life,” Cardinal Walter Kasper states that his mercy given to everyone as a grace that flows from the He explained: “These words might well sum up the mys- “Jesus expounds for us the message of the Father’s mercy death and resurrection of Jesus.” (MV, n. 21) tery of the Christian most beautifully in parables.” Along with the parable of However, the drama of the parable does not end with faith. Mercy has become the return of the prodigal son and the celebration of the COMMENTARY living and visible in joyful feast. Part 1 narrates the homecoming of the Jesus of Nazareth, God, the Father of Mercy (1998) — younger son, who was once lost but now found, once dead reaching its culmina- The Theological-Historical Commission for but now brought back to life. Part 2 of the parable (a sec- tion in him.” (MV, n. 1) ond act, as it were) then follows with the merciful father In this context, the the Great Jubilee 2000: seeking out the elder brother whose anger and resentment pope referred to “the block his entering into the celebration. (Luke 15:25-32) The great teaching offered In this parable, the younger son parable, in effect, is not only the story of a “lost son” but by St. John Paul II in his is presented as dissatisfied and distressed. also of a “lost brother.” There is a consensus among second encyclical “Dives Scripture scholars that the elder brother mirrors the alien- in Misericordia” (“Rich He wishes to change his life, ation and hypocrisy of the Pharisees and scribes who com- in Mercy,” 1980). “Dives to leave it … It is a photograph of plain of Jesus’ table-fellowship with tax collectors and sin- in Misericordia” ners. imparts a definitive a common phenomenon Again, Father Fitzmyer pointed out that “the parable meaning to the concept of every human existence. The moment presents the loving father as a symbol of God.” In addi- of God’s mercy since tion, in the story of the father’s open, unconditional mercy Father Ronald Ketteler Jesus personifies God’s arrives when we feel weary, prisoners of a toward the repentant sinner (the younger son) the parable mercy — “He himself, in given situation, and we wish to change. is directed “toward the uncomprehending critic of such a a certain sense, is mercy.” (DM, n. 2) human being.” According to Timothy Johnson in his “The “Dives in Misericordia” synthesizes the implications of There are times when we feel surrounded Gospel of Luke,” the first scene, the return of the prodigal the revelation of “the presence of God who is Father, love only by indifference and solitude. son, is “pure gospel” — “sinners are repenting because of and mercy” in and through the very life, words and actions the call of the prophet.” By contrast, the father’s invitation of Jesus of Nazareth. Thus, God’s love for men and women Actually we are not. A loving Father to the elder son stands as “a sad commentary on the “becomes visible in Christ and through Christ, through is still waiting. A return to Pharisaic refusal out of envy and resentment to this good his actions and his words, and finally through his death on news extended to the outcast.” the Cross and his resurrection.” the Father’s house is still an option. In a similar vein, Blessed Sacrament Father Eugene Section IV of “Dives in Misericordia” is entitled “The God is the hope of the anguished. LaVerdiere (d. 2008) compared the envious behavior of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.” (DM, nn. 5–6) This classic elder brother with the self-righteousness of the Pharisees parable of mercy discloses the relationship between jus- Trust in life is restored to the dissatisfied and the scribes. Nevertheless, while Jesus originally tice and love as mercy: “It becomes more evident that love children of God. God embraces them. addressed this story to the grumbling of the Pharisees and is transformed into mercy when it is necessary to go scribes, Luke the evangelist is challenging the Lukan com- beyond the precise norm of justice — precise and often too God is our hope. munity so that disciples can “confront any negative atti- narrow.” (DM, n. 5) tudes and behavior and to join in their brothers’ salva- In “Misericordiae Vultus” Pope Francis meditated on But we are God’s hope, as well. tion.” the New Testament foundations of the theme, “Mercy has God never despairs The late Father LaVerdiere observed that the celebra- become living and visible in Jesus of Nazareth.” In this tion of salvation and the joy of the banquet on the occa- regard, the Holy Father highlighted the scene in the of our conversion and return. sion of the return of the younger son “illumines Jesus’ Gospel according to Luke when Jesus entered his home- eating with sinners (Luke 15:2) and the latter provides a town synagogue at Nazareth and dramatically proclaimed model for life in the Christian communities.” “the year of the Lord’s favor.” (Isaiah 61:1-2; see Luke 4:18- the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37), the Lukan parable of On Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in his catechesis at the 19) That passage from Isaiah speaks of the Anointed One the prodigal son (Luke 15: 11-32) stands as a most trenchant general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis — the Messiah. In this scene, Jesus identifies himself as example of Jesus’ message of God’s mercy. The opening reflected on the parable of the merciful Father. At the con- the Spirit-filled Isaian servant who stands in the great verses of chapter 15 of Luke’s Gospel set the stage for the clusion of his message, the Holy Father focused on the prophetic tradition of Israel. Then, in an electrifying parables of mercy: “The tax collectors and sinners were all elder son: “There is another son in the parable, the elder; moment, Jesus proclaims to those assembled, “Today this drawing near to listen to him, but the Pharisees and he is also in need of discovering the Father’s mercy.” The Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4:21) scribes began to complain, saying, ‘This man welcomes Pope cautioned: “Jesus reminds us that one does not In this passage, Luke portrays Jesus, both in his person sinners and eats with them.’” (Luke 15: 1-2) The parables of remain in the Father’s house to have a compensation, but and in his ministry, as disclosing the definitive and irrevo- mercy address the self-righteous criticisms and pride of because one has the dignity of co-responsible children.” cable inbreaking of the saving God in history. During the the Pharisees and scribes who rejected Jesus’ table-fellow- “My son, you are here with me always” (v. 31) exemplifies Jubilee Year of Mercy, “A ‘year of the Lord’s favor’ or ship with tax collectors and sinners. “the logic of mercy.” Pope Francis affirmed: “The Father’s ‘mercy’” is a summons to make that inaugural proclama- Cardinal Kasper suggests that the parable of the prodi- greatest joy is to see his sons acknowledge each other as tion of Jesus “visible once more in the response of faith gal son might be better called “the parable of the merciful brothers.” which Christians are called to offer by their witness.” (MV, father,” for the father with two sons is the central figure in The second part of the parable is open-ended without a n. 16) In particular, Pope Francis singled out the parables this story of God. The first story line of that parable draws resolution as to whether or not the elder brother will share of mercy narrated in chapter 15 of Luke’s Gospel: the to a close with the return of the wastrel son, a rebel who in the celebration. In other words, will the older son finally parables of the lost sheep, of the lost coin and of the father squandered his inheritance and ended up in personal dis- go into the celebration or will he remain outside alienated with two sons (Luke 15:1-32). aster as an apostate. Yet, on his return to his father, the and angry? Biblical exegetes commonly propose that the The 15th chapter of Luke is incorporated in a Lukan unconditional reconciliation lavished upon the lost son by reader or the hearer must complete the story. section known as “the Gospel of the Outcasts.” The late the “prodigal father” reinstates him to his dignity as son. Perhaps Benedictine Abbot Jerome Kodell raises the Jesuit Father Joseph Fitzmyer (d. 2016) considered it “a Cardinal Kasper comments that no other parable of Jesus question that each reader must answer: “Am I like the major contribution to the Lukan theme of divine forgive- has “described so masterfully God’s mercy as this one.” In father? Or like the elder or younger son? Do I have parts of ness of the lost sinner.” Pope Francis distilled a seminal short, Jesus teaches through this parable his mission and all three in me?” insight from the parables of mercy: “In the parables devot- the radical message of God’s mercy: “Just as I act, so does Father Ronald M. Ketteler is director of ecumenism, epis- ed to mercy, Jesus reveals the nature of God as that of a the Father act. The father’s mercy in this parable is the copal liaison to the Messenger and professor of theology at Father who never gives up until he has forgiven the wrong higher form of justice.” Thomas More University. and overcome rejection with compassion and mercy.” Pope Francis likewise confirms the relationship

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Production Coordinator/Designer Telephone: (859) 392-1500 E-mail: [email protected] Editorial deadline: Friday noon, 7 days prior to date. www.covdio.org Subscriptions, address changes: Contact Circulation Dept. at above address. Messenger March 29, 2019 5 COMMENTARY Do I haveabillof An open lettertoCardinal Reinhard Marx Your Eminence: will find a summary of the Theology of the Body, including rights with God? I noted with interest your recent announcement of a its richly personalistic explanation of the Church’s ethic of The readings for the fourth Sunday of Lent — “binding synodal process” during which the Church in human love and its biblically-rooted understanding of celiba- Cycle “C” are: Joshua 5:9, 10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17- Germany will discuss the celibacy of the Latin-rite Catholic cy undertaken for the Kingdom of God. 21; and Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. priesthood, the Church’s sex- 4) You also note that your fellow-bishops “feel … unable to Author’s note: The Second Scrutiny of the Cate chumens THE CATHOLIC ual ethic and clericalism, speak on questions of present-day sexual behavior.” That was will take place at one of the princi pal liturgies this Sunday. DIFFERENCE these being “issues” put on certainly not the case at the Synods of 2014, 2015 and 2018, The readings for that litur gy will be differ ent from the ones the table by the crisis of cleri- where German bishops felt quite able to speak frequently to being com mented on in this column. cal sexual abuse. these questions, albeit in a way that typically mirrored Many years ago Lee Iacocca, then the chairman of the Perhaps the following today’s politically-correct fashions. And I’m sure I’m not alone Chrysler Corporation, had been appear ing nightly on my questions will help sharpen in wondering just when the German episcopate last spoke to television screen. He had your discussions. “present-day sexual behavior” in a way that promoted the been appealing to some- 1) How can the “synodal Church’s ethic of human love as life-affirming and ordered to EIGHTH DAY thing that apparently is process” of a local Church human happiness and fulfillment, at least in the years since part and parcel of our produce “binding” results on its massive dissent from Humanae Vitae? But that, as I under- American way of life. He matters affecting the entire stand Pope Francis, is what he is calling us all to do: Witness made an appeal to our Catholic Church? The to, preach, and teach the “Yes” that undergirds everything to “rights.” Anglican Communion tried which the Church must, in fidelity to both revelation and rea- Nightly he told me, and this and is now in terminal son, say “No.” millions of other viewers, George Weigel disarray; the local Anglican 5) The CNA report also noted that your “synodal process” that as customers we have churches that took the path of would involve consultations with the Central Committee of certain rights. And, of cultural accommodation are comatose. Is this the model you German Catholics. My dear Cardinal Marx, this is rather like course, he went on to and your fellow-bishops favor? President Trump consulting with Fox News or Speaker Pelosi explain how the Chrysler 2) What does the celibacy of priests in the Latin-rite have consulting with the editors of the New York Times. If you’ll Corporation acknowl- to do with the sexual abuse crisis? Celibacy has no more to do pardon the reference to Major Heinrich Strasser in edged those rights while with sexual abuse than marriage has to do with spousal Casablanca, even we blundering Americans know that the allegedly the other auto- abuse. Empirical studies indicate that most sexual abuse of ZdK, the Zentralkomitee der Deutschen Katholiken, is the Father Daniel Vogelpohl mobile manufacturers the young takes place within (typically broken) families; schwerpunkt, the spearhead that clears the ground to the far ignored them. The impli- Protestant denominations with a married clergy also suffer left so that the German bishops can position themselves as cation is that if I want my rights recog nized, I’ll buy my from the scourge of sexual abuse; and in any event, marriage the “moderate” or “centrist” force in the German Church. next car from Chrysler. is not a crime-prevention program. Is it cynical to imagine You know, and I know, and everyone else should know that Now this was a clever bit of advertising. I suspected that the abuse crisis is now being weaponized to mount an consultations with the ZdK will produce nothing but further that it would be quite successful because there is proba- assault on clerical celibacy, what with other artillery having attacks on celibacy, further affirmations of current sexual bly nothing more inherent in our modern American way failed to dislodge this ancient Catholic tradition? fads, and further deprecations of Humane Vitae (based, in of life than this tenaciously held view that we have cer- 3) According to a Catholic News Agency report, you sug- part, on the ZdK’s evident ignorance of the Theology of the tain rights. In fact, many things that are viewed as privi- gested that “the significance of sexuality to personhood has Body and German hostility to John Paul II’s 1993 encyclical leges in other civilized societies are considered to be not yet received sufficient attention from the Church.” Really? on the renovation of Catholic moral theology, “Veritatis rights in ours. Has St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body not been translat- Splendor”). In educational circles we line up behind the banner ed into German? Perhaps it has, but it may be too long and Your Eminence, the German Church — the Catholicism of that proclaims that everyone has a right to a college edu- complex to have been properly absorbed by German-speaking my ancestors — is dying. It will not be revitalized by becom- cation. Most other western societies would disagree. In Catholics. Permit me then, to draw your attention to pp. 347- ing a simulacrum of moribund liberal Protestantism. another arena we hear politicians and others engage in a 358 of Zeuge der Hoffnung (Ferdinand Schoeningh, 2002) the I wish you a fruitful Lent and a joyful Easter. debate over whether or not the average citizen has the German translation of “Witness to Hope,” the first volume of George Weigel is a senior fellow of the Ethics and Public right to bear an automatic or semi-automatic assault my John Paul II biography. There, you and your colleagues Policy Center in Washington, D.C. weapon. Many who would not care to have one and don’t want their neighbors to either will, nevertheless, staunchly defend the right to do so. Pro-Life Essay Contest — Today’s liturgy lets us know in no uncertain terms that this matter of rights does not extend to God’s love Little waystobuildacultureoflife and mercy and other gifts. The reconciliation Christ How do we respect life? You could answer the question by called to demonstrate by our words and actions that each of brings is a gift; we can do nothing to earn it. saying that we shouldn’t abort babies and we shouldn’t com- us deserves to be loved. Think of the effect of your smile or The first reading today from the Book of Joshua mit self-harm and we shouldn’t use euthanasia to put some- your good wishes for a nice day has on others. It can be like speaks of two gifts given by God to the Israelites. The one out of his or her mis- a stone dropped into water that sends out ripples of good first was the gift of manna in the desert. This food was a ery. Although these things, actions that foster life everywhere we go. gift freely given by God to sustain the Israelites through GUEST at times, need to be said, St. Therese of Lisieux is a perfect example of someone their wandering in the desert. Isabelle Cook however, as an eighth grad- who lived her life by doing the little things that make life bet- The second and perhaps even more miraculous gift er, I think that I would be ter for others. She served others in quiet acts of love. Her was the “yield of the land of Canaan” which they would better taking a different approach. What I need to do consists philosophy was that what is important is not doing great now eat in place of the manna. The land of Canaan, like in doing the little things that respect life around me. Doing works, but doing little things with the power of love. She the manna in the desert, was a gift from God. (I am sure the little things well will go a long way in developing a cul- believed that if we maintain the right attitude, then there is that the Canaanites would have argued vehemently that ture of life that will appreciate all life from conception to nothing that we cannot accomplish. the Israelites had no “right” to the food from their land.) natural death. St. Therese believed in little acts that can change the Today’s familiar Gospel of the Prodigal Son has a sim- Little things that we say every day, like “I hate you” or world. She helped others by seeing God in everyone, even ilar message. What right did the younger son have to “the “you’re stupid” are the things that over time slowly dimin- those who did not look good, act right or treat her well. I share of the estate that was coming to him?” It was the ish others. We even say mean things to ourselves, body- believe that if more people would see God’s action in even father’s to freely give or withhold. He chose to give. shame others and discourage others by negatively respond- the tiniest of human beings, if more people would recognize Indeed, he gave twice. After squandering the first gift, ing to their ideas. This all tends to break others down, mak- the value of sick and aged people, and if more people prac- this younger son receives an even greater second portion. ing them feel as if they are not important, making them feel ticed St. Therese’s “Little Way,” we really could change the The older son’s difficulty — and it’s probably ours too that they don’t belong on earth. world. We need to always look for ways to calm someone’s — is that he sees everything in terms of rights. He sees In the book of the Prophet Jeremiah, God says, “Before I pain, to cheer-up people, to help pregnant moms, to listen to nothing as gift. So he protests that he has “earned” what formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were people’s fears and to do whatever it takes to help others see was simply given to his brother. What the elder son fails born, I consecrated you.” (Jer 1:5) It is astounding to think that that all life is worth living. to comprehend is that he and his brother are equally I was known and consecrated even before I existed. Each and Pope Francis once said, “We are called to reach out to sons of the same father. Regardless of the behavior every person was known even before they existed, and each those who find themselves in the existential peripheries of exhibited by each, they share equally in the gift of being and every one of us is consecrated and different. Respecting our societies and to show particular solidarity with the most a son. life means embracing our differences, whether those differ- vulnerable of our brothers and sisters; the poor, the dis- Father Daniel Vogelpohl is pastor of Blessed Sacrament ences are in regards to health, culture or religion. Realizing abled, the unborn and the sick, migrants and refugees, the Parish, Ft. Mitchell. that we are all formed differently and unique makes us, us! elderly and the young who lack employment.” I feel as if Every single human life from its conception to its natural Pope Francis is interpreting that our mission in life is sim- death is special, and according to the Catechism of the ple — to respect every one, at all times. Catholic Church (n. 2274), “… must be defended in its Isabelle Cook is an eighth-grade student at Prince of Peace integrity, cared for, and healed, as far as possible, like any Montessori School, Covington, and is the first-place finisher in other human being.” Each of us, no matter what our age, is the 2019 diocesan Pro-Life Essay Contest. 6 March 29, 2019 Messenger

harvested and sold through the streets of Sinkunia. CRS Rice Bowl—astoryofhope from Sierra Leone Kumba helps, too, visiting the garden every day after school. Rights and Responsibilities Now, things have changed in Sinkunia, a town in the “I’m happy if I can support my daughters and grand- Catholic social teaching inspires and guides how we are north of Sierra Leone. Waisa knows the importance of daughters, even through university,” Waisa said. With a to live and work in the world. In this principle, Rights and education — especially for girls. “If there’s education, smile, she added, “I know that educated girls help their Responsibilities, we remember that every person has basic Sierra Leone will develop,” she said. “Our students will parents and their communities.” rights that make life truly human. Corresponding to our make sure of it.” rights, we all have duties and responsibilities to one another, That’s why Waisa insists that her 12-year-old Share the our families and the larger society granddaughter, Kumba, attends the nearby CRS- journey: A Encounter Kumba sponsored school, so she can learn how to make a good Waisa didn’t spend a single day in school. When she was difference in her community and her country. education young, no one thought girls should receive an education. And, through the nutritious lunch that CRS gives doesn’t just Plus, there was work to do. She helped her twelve siblings to each student every day, Kumba and her class- benefit the at her family’s farm. She was responsible for help- mates can focus student. It ing her mom sell meat to their neighbors. on their studies benefits the and not on their family, the hunger. communi- K u m b a ’ s ty, and the favorite subject common is math because good, she likes the allowing challenge. And individuals when she completes her education, she to flourish wants to be a nurse. A nurse, Kumba says, without helps cure the sick, and if there were more needing to nurses in Sinkunia, those who get sick leave wouldn’t have to leave the town to get home. A Lenten recipe: healthcare. Ground Nut Stew – Sierra Leone Waisa is proud of her granddaughter and continues to work hard to support her. 2 T fair trade olive oil Heat olive oil in large pot With no shade from the hot sun, Waisa 1 onion, chopped over medium heat. cares for the family’s garden, watering Sauté onion and garlic eggplants, tomatoes, onions and more to be 1 clove garlic, minced Photo by Eric Clayton/Catholic Relief Services 1 red pepper, chopped until brown. (above right) Kumba B. Kamara (12) and her Add red pepper, tomatoes, 4 tomatoes, diced cousin, Saio B. Kamara (8) with their grand- carrots, chili pepper, spices 2 carrots, chopped mother, Waisa Kamara (50+) before school. and water/broth. CRS partners with the District Education 1 chili pepper, diced Bring to a boil, then cover Council (D.E.C.) Sinkunia primary school in 2 t salt and cook on low the town of Sinkunia in the north of Sierra Leone to provide school lunches as part ½ t ground cumin until veggies are soft. of the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program. As part of this program, CRS ¼ t black pepper Stir in peanut butter until feeds 32,000 school children across Sierra Leone each day. In a country with a 3 cups water or vegetable evenly mixed. literacy rate of 43 percent, this initiative encourages students to stay in school and focus on their studies instead of their hunger. broth, plus more as needed Serve over rice. Photo by Laura Elizabeth Pohl for Catholic Relief Services ½ c creamy peanut butter (below right) Kumba B. Kamara studies near her home in Sinkunia, Koinadugu, Makes 4–6 servings Sierra Leone, Kumba attends a local CRS-sponsored school, where her favorite 2 cups white rice subject is math and she dreams of being a nurse. The nutritious lunch that CRS provides at school every day means that students like Kumba can focus on achieving their future dreams. Messenger March 29, 2019 7

Diocesan Academic Showcase The Diocesan Academic Showcase was held March 13 at Covington Catholic High School, Park Hills. Seventh– and eighth–grade students from 24 elementary and junior high schools competed in the areas of religion, math, social studies, science, oratory, storytelling and art. Kendra McGuire, assistant superintendent of Schools, distributed the awards.

Snapshots from the Diocesan Academic Showcase (above left) a student from St. Augustine School, Covington, presents her display; (above) St. Agnes School students with their awards; (far left) Rich Hoyt, principal, St. Agnes School, and Kendra McGuire, assistant superintendent, Catholic Schools, distribute awards; (left center) St. Anthony School students with their awards; (left) a St. Joseph Academy student at her display.

The top finishers in the Academic Showcase are: 2nd: Caroline Boehmer, 4th: Allison Knop, 6th: Charlotte Bruns, 3rd: Ellie Oakes, St. Paul Art — Painting Art — Drawing St. Joseph School, St. Therese School, Blessed Sacrament School, Florence Crescent Springs Southgate School, Ft. Mitchell Small Schools Small Schools 3rd: Matthew Voet, 5th: Nick Prospero, Oratory 1st: Kayla Hostetler, Mary, 1st: Frances Gartner, Mary, St. Joseph School, St. Agnes School, Storytelling Small Schools Queen of Heaven Queen of Heaven Crescent Springs Ft. Wright School, Erlanger School, Erlanger Small Schools Room 204 4th: Cora Bertsch, St. Mary 6th: Kelsey Weil & Emma 2nd: Megan Heine, 2nd: Audrey Crowell, Room 200 1st: Klare Eckhardt, Prince School, Alexandria Linkugel, Immaculate of Peace School, St. Anthony School, St. Timothy School, Heart of Mary School, 1st: Sophia Rodriguez, Taylor Mill Union 5th (tie): Dylan Meersman, St. Anthony School, Covington St. Mary School, Burlington 3rd: Kendall Schoumacher, 3rd: Grace Holtkamp, Sts. Taylor Mill 2nd: Grace Autry, Mary, Alexandria Queen of Heaven Prince of Peace Peter and Paul School, 2nd: Stella Kluesner, Social Studies School, Erlanger School, Covington California Jack Goodwin, St. Philip School, Immaculate Heart of Large Schools Large Schools Small Schools Melbourne 3rd: Maura Eckerle, Mary School, St. Thomas School, 1st: Megan Calme, 3rd: Sydney Chavez, 1st: Ava Ritter, St. Mary 1st: Casey Berry, St. Joseph Burlington Ft. Thomas School, Alexandria School, Cold Spring St. Thomas School, St. Timothy School, Ft. Thomas Union Room 206 2nd: Maria Boczek, 2nd: Nathan Resing, Science Immaculate Heart of St. Agnes School, Ft. 2nd: Sadie Geiman, Sts. Room 201 1st: Sadie Kimberlin, Mary School, Wright Small Schools Peter and Paul School, St. Joseph Academy, California 1st: Kendall Schoumacher, Walton Burlington 3rd: Anna Lee Grout, Holy 1st: Sarah Wynn, Prince of Prince of Peace 3rd: Mary Pikar, St. Agnes Cross School, Latonia Peace School, 3rd: Julia Hudepohl,Mary, School, Covington 2nd: Natalie Neltner, School, Ft. Wright Covington Queen of Heaven St. Philip School, School, Erlanger 2nd: Mariella Dragone, Melbourne Math 2nd: Sophia Rodino, Mary, Mary, Queen of Small Schools Queen of Heaven 4th: Izzy Cook, Prince of Heaven School, 3rd: Taylor Trejo, Art — Mixed Media School, Erlanger Peace School, Erlanger St. Augustine School, 1st: Sarah Bottom, Small Schools Covington Covington St. Anthony School, 3rd: Alyssa Perkins, 3rd: Madeline Bruns, 1st: Stephanie Gruener Taylor Mill St. Augustine School, 5th: Frances Gartner, Mary, St. Thomas School, Large Schools Mary, Queen of Covington Queen of Heaven Ft. Thomas Room 208 2nd: Natalie Neltner, School, Erlanger Heaven School, St. Philip School, 4th: Mia Wilson, Prince of Large Schools 1st: Ellie Greenwell Erlanger Melbourne Peace School, 6th: Lindsay Powers, St. Pius X School, St. Augustine School, Room 202 2nd: Mia Wilson, Prince of 3rd: Megan Heine, Covington Edgewood Covington 1st: Kendall Hemsath, Peace School, St. Anthony School, 2nd: Laney Green, 5th: Sadie Kimberlin, Blessed Sacrament Covington Taylor Mill Large Schools St. Joseph School, St. Joseph Academy, School, Ft. Mitchell 3rd: Ben Rains, 4th: Miranda Csordas, Sts. Walton 1st: Kira Kent, St. Pius X Cold Spring 2nd: Hannah Renaker, St. Augustine School, Peter and Paul School, 6th: Caleb Kahmann, School, Edgewood 3rd: Nikolai Dunn, St. Covington California Immaculate Heart of St. Joseph Academy, 2nd: Wyatt Sunday, St. Pius Agnes School, Ft. Mary School, Wright Large Schools 5th (tie): Michael Walton X School, Edgewood Burlington Zechella, Room 210 1st: Anna Hillenbrand, Large Schools 3rd: Emily Wright, Blessed 3rd: Elle Steinbrunner, Immaculate Heart of St. Catherine School, Ft. Thomas 1st: Tessa Schulte, Sacrament School, St. Joseph School, 1st: Mitchell Wolking, Mary School, St. Agnes School, Ft. Mitchell Crescent Springs St. Henry School, Burlington Alyssa Perkins, Elsmere St. Augustine School, Ft. Wright 4th: Ryan Brogan, Room 203 2nd: Brynne Seither, Covington 2nd: Oscar Bankemper, Immaculate Heart of 2nd: Allison Knop, St. St. Agnes School, Mary School, 1st: Gabby Goetz, St. Pius Therese School, Large Schools St. Therese School, X School, Edgewood Ft. Wright Southgate Burlington Southgate 1st: Grayson Rohmiller, 3rd: Quinn Neltner, 5th: Aly Cain, St. Agnes 2nd: Erin Vaillancourt, St. 3rd: Michael Tomes, St. Blessed Sacrament 3rd: Cora Bertsch, St. Mary Henry School, Elsmere St. Mary School, School, Alexandria School, Ft. Wright Mary School, Alexandria School, Ft. Mitchell Alexandria

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Newsworthy The middle school Future Problem Solving team from St. Henry School, Elsmere, earned a third-place victory at the Governor’s Cup State Finals. Team members include Gracie Greber, Carson Gould, Sydney Hennessy and Molly Krallman. The team will advance to the Future Problem Solving International Conference in June at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. The International Conference competition draws 2,500 problem-solving champions from the 23,000+ students who compete at local and regional levels throughout the school year from 13 different countries.

Celebrating women religious The universal prayer intention for April, as recommended Students at Holy Trinity Elementary School, Bellevue, hosted the Sisters of Divine Providence to celebrate National by Pope Francis, is for doctors and their humanitarian col- Catholic Sisters Week with “Meet a Sister, Be Inspired.” (above left) Principal Katie Jacobs is pictured with her former laborators in war zones, who risk their lives to save the lives grade school principal, Divine Providence Sister Mary Luke Murphy. of others.

The weekly TV Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of the the City of Edgewood-Fire/EMS, March 30, 9–11:15 a.m. and St. Mary’s Ladies Society, rummage and bake sale, April 6, Assumption will be broadcast on Sunday, 5–6 p.m. on station 12:30–3 p.m. at the St. Pius X Parish Activity Center. To sched- 8 a.m.–1 p.m., St. Joseph Parish, Cold Spring, Memorial Hall. Me TV WLWT, on channels: over the air 5-2; Spectrum 188 in ule an appointment, visit www.hoxworth.org/groups/stpiusx Donations of baked goods, household items (no clothes or Kentucky and Cincinnati Bell 23 or 291. or contact Hoxworth at (513) 451-0910. TVs), etc. are needed and can be dropped off April 5, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Information, 635-2051. Have something to list in “People and Events”? The deadline St. Anthony Parish, Taylor Mill, Ladies’ Spring Tea, March for event notices is nine days prior to the desired publication 30, 2–4:30 p.m., Fleming Hall. Presale tickets $8; $10 at the door. Free class, “NeighborWorks, Realizing the American date. E-mail [email protected] no later than the Visit www.saintanthonytaylormill.org. Dream,” at Catholic Charities, Latonia. Learn how to buy a Wednesday before the week you would like the information to home with certified housing counselors taking you through appear. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of the Cincinnati Archdiocese the process, answering your questions and giving you the Planning an event featuring a speaker or minister from will celebrant Mass and lead the prayer vigil, March 30, 8 information you need to realize the dream of homeownership. outside the diocese? In the Diocese of Covington, before con- a.m., Holy Name Church, Cincinnati, for Life’s 5th Quarter. Next class: April 6 and May 4. tracting the services of a priest or deacon, man or woman reli- Consider giving two hours once each quarter of the year to gious, or lay person, a request for verification in good standing pray for the end to abortion and for a Culture of Life. Follow Diane Schneider, harpist, will be coming to Sts. Boniface must be submitted to the Chancery office no later than four lifes5thquarter on Facebook or e-mail and James Parish, Ludlow, April 6, 7–8 p.m. to share the beau- weeks before the desired date of service. Screening applica- [email protected]. tiful sounds of the harp. Dr. Schneider is a doctor of theology tions and instructions can be found at and a professional harpist. This concert is a meditative and www.covdio.org/chancery/. St. Timothy Challenge Girls Club, tea party, March 31, 2–4:30 prayerful opportunity for all. Free and open to the public. p.m., St Timothy Parish, Brodnick Hall, Union. Ladies, young Freewill offerings accepted. There will be a Holy Hour on the third Thursday of every and old, are invited to an afternoon of tea, desserts, entertain- month, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, ment, a Pure Fashion show, crafts and more. Tickets $10, bene- Eighth-grade students at St. Augustine School, Covington, 3–4 p.m., to pray for victims of sexual abuse by cler- fit the Challenge Girls. For registration form, e-mail Covington, are hosting a pancake breakfast, April 7, 9 gy and to pray for the Church. All priests of the diocese will be [email protected] by March 25. a.m.–1 p.m. This service project benefits the St. Augustine in attendance; the lay faithful are invited to join. The Blessed Church Capital Campaign. $5 adults/$3 Age 3-10/ Under 3 Sacrament will be exposed, concluding with the Chaplet of Father Michael Comer, pastor, Mother of God Parish, free. Divine Mercy and benediction. The sacrament of reconcilia- Covington, will preside at the Young Adult Ministry can- tion will be available during the Holy Hour. The next Holy dlelight Mass, April 5, 7 p.m., Divine Mercy Parish, Diocese of Covington family skate night, April 7, 5:30 Hour will be held Thursday, May 16. Bellevue. Lee Roessler will provide contemporary music. p.m.–7:30 p.m., Northern Kentucky Skate Center, Crescent Springs. Information, 750-3380 or e-mail johnmkid- Bishop Brossart High School, Class of 2019, presents “Back to Days of reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus, Our Lady of [email protected]. the 80s — The Totally Awesome Musical!” March 29, 30 and the Holy Spirit Center, Norwood, Ohio, April 5 and 6, with 31, Munninghoff Family Performing Arts Center. Friday and Mass, rosary, confessions, adoration and speakers. Visit Holy Trinity School, Bellevue, flea market, April 13, 9 Saturday performances, 7 p.m.; Sunday matinee, 2p.m. $10 www.olhsc.org. a.m.–2 p.m. Come find secondhand treasures, crafts antiques Tickets may be reserved by e-mailing [email protected].

Blood drive sponsored by St. Pius X Parish, Edgewood, and

Building good social skills A visit from the pastor Two 4-year-old students work together as buddies in Miss Molly’s class Father Michael Greer, pastor, St. John Parish and St. Ann Mission, Covington, enjoys a visit with the preprima- at Villa Madonna Montessori, Villa Hills. ry classes at Prince of Peace Montessori School. Also pictured are Devon Schoumacher, 3–6 Montessori teacher (standing, left), and Kathy Handorf, principal (standing, right). Messenger March 29, 2019 9 PEOPLE AND EVENTS

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St. Agnes Parish, St. Joseph Parish, Ft. Wright, March 29, Camp Springs, Fridays, 5–8 p.m., March 8–April 12, in Murphy Hall. 4–7:30 p.m., Call 635-2491. St. Augustine Parish, Knights of Columbus, Covington, Fridays, Father Bealer Council, March 8–April 19, 4–7 p.m., Fridays, March 8–April 19, 431-3943. lunch: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; dinner 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m., St. Barbara Parish, K of C Hall, Elsmere Erlanger, Fridays, Call 342-6643. March 8–April 12, 4:30–8 p.m. Call 371-3100. Knights of Columbus, Father Kehoe Council, St. Bernard Parish, March 8–April 19, Dayton, Fridays, 4:30–7:30 p.m., K of C Hall, annual Spring Choral Concert, April 25, 7–8 p.m., at The Sisters of Notre Dame are in need of new and gently March 8–April 12, 5–7 p.m. Ludlow. Call 261-2704. Notre Dame Academy, Park Hills. This year’s concert used items for their 97th annual 4th of July Festival. They Call 261-8506. features a variety of pop songs. The concert is free and are looking for services, sports items, jewelry, gift certificates, Mary, Queen of Heaven Blessed Sacrament open to the public; free will offerings accepted to help antiques, anything you can think of. To donate call 392-8229 or Parish, Erlanger, Fridays, Parish, Ft. Mitchell, fund the choir. e-mail [email protected]. Items can be dropped off during March 8–April 12, 4–8 p.m. March 29, 5–9 p.m. the day at 1601 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, or arrangements can be Call 371-2622. E-mail bssfi[email protected]. Knights of Columbus Father Kehoe Council, trivia night, made for pickup. Our Savior Parish, benefiting Sts. Boniface and James Parish, Ludlow, and the St. Catherine of Siena local council, April 26, doors open at 7 p.m.; trivia (five rounds) Join young adults (18–39) from across the diocese at the Covington, April 12, Parish, Ft. Thomas, Fridays, starts at 8 p.m. Register a team of four by e-mailing newly launched Catholic Literature Club. Build communi- noon–6 p.m. March 8–April 12, [email protected]. ty by meeting monthly to read and discuss great works of 4:30–7:30 p.m. St. Patrick Parish, Catholic fiction. For information, e-mail Taylor Mill, Fridays, March Newport Central Catholic High School, 25th Silver [email protected] or find them on Facebook by St. Cecilia Parish, 8–April 12, 4:30–7:30 p.m. Anniversary Gala, featuring “Little Shop of Horrors” by NCC searching “@CathLitClub.” Independence, Fridays, Call 356-5151. Drama Club, April 26; entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeu- March 8–April 12, 5–8 p.m. vres, 6 p.m.; performance, 7:30 p.m. RSVP at NCCGala.gives- Cross the Bridge for Life, June 2, Festival Grounds, Newport St. Paul Parish, Florence, St. Francis Xavier Parish, mart.com. (behind Newport on the Levee). Join hundreds of participants Fridays, March 8–April 12, Falmouth, Fridays, March for this peaceful, prayerful presence to advocate for the sancti- 5–8 p.m. Call 371-8051. Veterans appreciation day, Newport Central Catholic High 8–April 12, 4–7:30 p.m. ty of human life. This is a collaborative family-friendly event School, April 30, 8:30 a.m., at the school. Newport Central sponsored by the Diocese of Covington, Archdiocese of Prince of Peace Holy Cross District High Catholic will honor veterans with a ceremony and invites vet- Cincinnati, and other Greater Cincinnati and Northern Montessori, Covington, School, Latonia, Fridays, erans, both alumni and non-alumni, to be recognized in front Kentucky life affirming organizations. Information, 392-1500. Fridays, March 8–April 12, March 8–April 12, 5–8 p.m. of the student body for their service. To RSVP yourself or a 5–8 p.m. Call 431-1335. loved one for the event, visit ncchs.com under NEWS. The 2019 Cincinnati Men’s Conference, “Being a Family St. Thomas Parish, Man,” June 15, 8:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m. at St. Maximillian Kolbe St. Joseph Academy, Ft. Thomas, March 29, Father Niby Kannai invites you to join him on a pilgrimage Parish. Featured speakers will be NFL player and coach Walton, Fridays, 4–8 p.m. to the Holy Land, May 5–15, 2019. For information and itiner- Matt Birk; EWTN’s Father Leo Patalinghug; and Rich March 8–April 12, ary visit www.carmelmin.com. Donnelly, former MLB coach of 25 (recently signed on as a 4:30 p.m.–8 p.m. coach with the New York Mets). Call 485-6444. Care Net Annual Banquet, May 9, Receptions, Erlanger, will feature keynote speaker and founder of the 40 Days for Bishop Brossart High School, summer K–8 drama camp Life movement, David Bereit. All are invited, RSVP to devel- present “Seussical Kids,” July 20, 7 p.m., in the BBHS [email protected] or 431-9178. Munninghoff Family Performing Arts Center. At camp (July and concessions. Call 462-9484 or e-mail christylee1980@hot- 15–July 19, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily) children will learn aspects of mail.com. St. Thomas Travelers, Ft. Thomas, are planning the following theatre and put on a full-production musical. Auditions: July trips: Butler County Ohio — visit historic home and museum, 11, 3–5 p.m., or July 13, 10 a.m.–noon. Contact Robert Tieman St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Ft. Thomas, volleyball spring shopping, winery, two bakeries on the donut trail and Pyramid at [email protected] to sign up. clinics, April 8, 6:30–8 p.m.; April 15, 6:30–8 p.m.; May 13, 6:30–8 Park, May 21; and Maysville tour of Russel Theater, Cox p.m.; May 20, 6:30–8 p.m. Visit https://www.ncchs.com/volley- Building, Ky. Gateway Museum and tour Old Washington, ball. June 4. Contact Shirley Murray at 441-8567 or [email protected]. Holy Cross District High School, annual mulch sale, selling three kinds of mulch in 2 cubic ft. bags for $4.25 per bag and pine straw for $8 per bale, which are approximately 12” x 12” x 23”. All prices include free delivery and sales tax. 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Lenten healing harp concert, April 13, 3–4 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Burlington, with sooth- ing Lenten harp music from Roman Catholic therapist and theologian Dr. Diane Schneider. Everyone is encour- aged to come, especially those who are under stress or struggling with medical issues. Children old enough Discovering ways to be kind to quietly enjoy a concert are wel- Fourth-grade students at Mary, Queen of Heaven School, Erlanger, organized come. “Kindness Week” in March. As part of this initiative, they sold candy grams to raise The super powers of saints money for items to go into travel kits for Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House. They Mrs. Cesco’s preschool class at Immaculate Heart of The Music Department of Holy put together about 80 bags for the residents of the house, which helps families whose Mary School, Burlington, learned about virtues through Cross District High School, children are staying at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. studying the lives of the saints. 10 March 29, 2019 Messenger

Two auxiliaries for U.S. military archdiocese ordainedatnational shrine Jacob Comello church the same day with brand new miters and crosiers, and Fortuitously, the happy occasion fell on the feast of the Catholic News Service new responsibilities to their flock that is the U.S. Archdiocese Annunciation of the Lord. WASHINGTON — Waves of eager chatter filled the for the Military Services. The celebrant was Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Army and Navy families, as well as kin of the two to be the military archdiocese, who delivered an impassioned hom- Conception in Washington. ordained bishops, packed the middle of the national shrine ily asking Bishops-designate Coffey and Muhm to keep alive Then, a triumphant organ chord pierced the air and the and waved excitedly as their beloved priests walked by. in their hearts in their new mission the example of Mary the procession began. Knights of Columbus in neat sashes, And so began the afternoon Mass March 25 celebrating the mother of God in receiving God’s will during the priests and bishops in pristine white vestments, and three episcopal ordinations of the two men who would soon be offi- Annunciation. American cardinals paced prayerfully down the aisle and cially auxiliary bishops. Archbishop Broglio first illustrated the contrast between slowly ascended to the shrine’s magnificent sanctuary in the Their ordination fills the spaces left by former Auxiliary Ahaz, the king in the day’s first reading who was too haughty Great Upper Church. Bishop Robert J. Coyle, who was transferred to the Diocese of to put his trust in God, and young Mary’s humble acceptance In their midst were Bishops-designate William J. Muhm Rockville Centre in New York, and Auxiliary Bishop Richard of the divine will in her life. Upon God revealing his will to and Joseph L. Coffey — two men who would walk out of the B. Higgins, who is retiring. Mary, Archbishop Broglio said, “(she) simply states the obvi-

Auxiliary Bishops William J. Muhm and Joseph L. Coffey of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services arrive in procession before their episcopal ordination at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington March 25, 2019. Messenger March 29, 2019 11

ous, that she is a virgin and then the words that have become copos’ that contains the verb ‘to see.’... Seeing from God’s per- even his pro-life friends in Philadelphia, Bishop Coffey a model of fidelity forever after: ‘Be it done to me according to spective is seeing with love that wants to serve the other, remarked “It’s been so great to serve alongside you in the thy word.’” wants to help him become truly himself.” great adventure of being a priest.” “She makes no conditions, but opens herself completely to “In seeing from God’s viewpoint, one has an overall vision, Bishop Muhm shared similar sentiments, remembering the will of God,” Archbishop Broglio continued. one sees the dangers as well as the hope and possibilities” he that the service of all those he had ministered to in the mili- And like Mary’s journey as the mother of God, there declared. tary archdiocese had reminded him of Mary’s words “let it be would be challenges for the new auxiliary bishops. Finally, Archbishop Broglio expressed his confidence that done to me according to your will.” “Episcopal ministry in this global archdiocese is not easy. the two new auxiliaries would carry out their duties faithfully Bishop Coffey, 58, a priest of the Archdiocese of Travel dominates the weeks. Bureaucracy muddles the rela- despite struggles: “No one can deny that you begin in a very Philadelphia, has served since 2001 as a U.S. Navy chaplain, tionship between bishop and priest. Many masters compete challenging time when the past sins of some bishops and cler- holding the rank of captain. for attention,” Archbishop Broglio warned. gy have been widely publicized. ... I have watched you interact Bishop Muhm, 61, is a priest of the Archdiocese of New But, by breaking down the word “episcopal,” Archbishop and minister to our people. You know what you are doing.” York and since November has served as administrator of Broglio revealed the mindset with which a bishop can over- After the ordination ceremony and Communion, newly Most Precious Blood Parish in Walden, New York. He served come these and other challenges. minted Auxiliary Bishops Muhm and Coffey stepped up to the as a Navy chaplain from 2008 until last November. Said Archbishop Broglio: “Pope Benedict XVI ... defined ambo to thank those that had brought them to this point. the ministry of a bishop in terms of the original Greek ‘epis- Voicing his gratitude to his parents, fellow priests, and

classroom studies,” he said. “I had always loved learning and church without the orders of bishop, priest and deacon Jordan Hainsey reading, but tests and exams made me cringe. Seminary was unthinkable. The early deacons were the ones who carried the (Continued from page 1) different though. Yes, academics are essential, but the praxis Eucharist to the faithful and shared the Gospel message with beloved grandma became a ‘vestment maker,’ sewing chasub- cultivated by the professors, formation staff and seminarians those on the fringe of society. These important spiritual and les and copes. is based on a holistic approach that values — as much, if not tangible acts of service are what I hope to share in my min- “My family didn’t just let a kid be a kid; rather, they epito- more — pastoral, spiritual and human formation. Some of istry as a deacon.” mized what it means for the family to be the ‘little church’ the seminarians I have studied with have been doctors, Mr. Hainsey said that his favorite Bible passage is Romans where faith is nurtured and cultivated. They have continued lawyers, gardeners, teachers and musicians. The best part of 8:31–39, which speaks of the all-conquering power God’s love to be the biggest support throughout my life and I am grateful seminary is when you realize the real struggle worth waging has at overcoming every obstacle to one’s salvation. everyday for their example and love.” is to be holy — for Christ and his Church, for the people of “Being a Christian is beyond challenging today,” said Mr. Mr. Hainsey says that he has very much enjoyed his stud- God. When one puts this journey at the heart of his vocation, Hainsey. “Society seeks to corrupt our moral compass and ies and formation in seminary. He has attended both the daily crosses become redemptive and life-giving acts.” conscience. And physically, martyrdom for the faith is very Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio, and St. Following college Mr. Hainsey was working in public rela- much alive and present. The passage from Paul in Romans, Vincent Seminary, Latrobe. He earned his bachelor’s degree tions and graphic design at St. Vincent Archabbey and however, should give us pause and confidence. It is a promise in philosophy in 2017. Before entering the seminary Mr. Seminary and that is where he developed friendships with that God abides with us in every trial and obstacle.” Hainsey earned a bachelor’s degree in graphic design at St. seminarians from the Diocese of Covington. In his spare time Mr. Hainsey enjoys hiking, kayaking and Vincent College, a talent he continues to use often, but, he “They invited me to come and see Covington for Holy traveling, and he says that it is healthy and good to make time says, his journey in the seminary has brought him to a much Week. It was a powerful experience, taking part in the tran- to go outside of one’s routine to experience nature and other more exciting place, spiritually and with a deeper under- scendent liturgies of the Triduum and seeing first hand a rich cultures replete with their traditions. standing of life. fraternity among the clergy that is essential for fruitful and “These experiences of God’s creative handiwork and our “When I graduated college, I was thankful I was done with effective ministry,” he said. “The invitation to come and see is connectedness to one another help me to re-center and grow one I will always be grateful closer to God,” he said. for. That is why it is impor- Another interesting fact about Mr. Hainsey is that he is tant to ask young people if involved with the cause of canonization of Blessed Karl of they’ve considered a voca- Austria (Kaiser Karl Gebetsliga), the last emperor of Austria- tion to the priesthood or reli- Hungary. gious life.” “Since 2015, I have served as the webmaster and graphic As a deacon, Mr. Hainsey designer for EmperorCharles.org, the U.S.A. and Canadian is looking forward to being a Promoter for Blessed Karl’s canonization,” he said. “I am servant to the people of God. responsible for the design, maintenance, site content, and “In the early Church, the development of holy reminders available in the online store.” deacon assisted the bishop In 2017, Mr. Hainsey was invited by the international dele- during the sacred liturgy gation of the Gebetsliga to Rome to meet with Pope Francis and distributed alms to the on the centenary anniversary of the peace initiatives of Pope poor,” he said. “St. Ignatius Benedict XV, a contemporary of Blessed Karl, who tried to of Antioch, in the early sec- avert the disaster of World War I. ond century, considered a

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lenges it may bring,” wrote Miss Rodriquez. In his closing comments Bishop Foys congratulated and Pro-Life Essay Contest “All people, including the unborn, should have a right to thanked all of the finalists and those that have supported (Continued from page 1) life. Weren’t you given that right? You were chosen and and nurtured them. He said that he noticed that many of learned how to write a good essay, but they also learned respected. Everyone wants to feel loved; they want to feel the authors included in their essays something about treat- something much more important — that we are all called like they are treasured. With that, we should all cherish ing others with love and respect and following the “golden to defend and protect life from conception to natural death, each other and, even if you dislike a person, treat others rule.” that God has created perfection in all of us, and that we are how you would want to be treated. … Human life should “The right to life movement has to be more present now all created in God’s image and likeness.” never be disregarded, it should be respected, always.” more than ever before. We have made some advances but if Mrs. Roch said that the we are ever going to change the culture it must begin by students have also come to a changing hearts — not so much minds, but hearts,” he greater understanding that said. “We live in a world that is filled with hate and with every life has inherent digni- Pro-Life Essay Contest resentment and with anger. … If we can’t respect each other, how can we respect an infant in the womb? … ty and that every human per- First place: Isabelle Cook, Prince of Peace Montessori, Covington son deserves respect, espe- Anything born of hate, anything born of lack of respect, is cially the most vulnerable in Second place: Gianna Syfert, Covington Latin School, Covington never going to yield something positive. “I sometimes, in quiet moments, try to imagine what a society — the unborn, the Third place: Sofia Rodriquez, St. Antony School, Taylor Mill handicapped, the ill and different world it would be if every person who calls him- infirmed, the elderly and self or herself a Catholic or a Christian would truly live out that faith,” he continued. “If everyone who says that those in prison. Finalists “Everyone’s worth and they are a follower of Jesus truly lived the Gospel, lived value comes from being cre- Blessed Sacrament School, Ft. Mitchell: Hailey Fullenkamp, Kendall Hemsath what [Christ] taught, what a different life it would be for ated by God,” she said. “As a and Kayla Northcutt each of us. I’m telling you, until we do that, until we can parent, I feel that this lesson come to that changing of hearts, we are never going to see Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Burlington: Ryan Brogan and Jack Voelker is more important than any- the end of abortion.” thing else they can learn at a St. Agnes School, Ft. Wright: Rachel Finke The top three essays can be found online at www.cov- Catholic school.” dio.org/pro-life. St. Cecilia School, Independence: Madison Hurtt The theme for this year’s essay contest was taken St. Henry School, Elsmere: Maddie Durstock from the USCCB’s theme for St. Joseph Academy, Walton: Andrew Pugh Respect Life Month: “Every life is cherished, chosen and St. Joseph School, Cold Spring: Jackson Lang sent.” St. Mary School, Alexandria: Dylan Ruschman The winning essay writ- ten by Isabelle Cook, Prince St. Pius X School, Edgewood: Katrina Hillebrand, Natalie Bessler of Peace Montessori, and Britton Murphy Covington, focused on the St. Therese School, Southgate: Riley Davies need for individuals to embrace little acts of love Villa Madonna Academy, Villa Hills: Ian Halpin and Audrey Powell that gradually build up a cul- ture of life. “Each of us, no matter what our age, is called to demonstrate by our words and actions that each of us deserves to be loved. Think of the effect of your smile or your good wishes for a nice day has on others. It can be like a stone dropped into water that sends out ripples of good actions that foster life everywhere we go,” she wrote. Miss Cook’s entire essay is found on page 5. The second-place essay, written by Gianna Syfert from Covington Latin School, reflected upon how precious every single human life is and how life is a gift from God. “Everyone should be allowed to be born into this beautiful life and to die a natural death so that God’s plan for each person’s life can be fulfilled,” Miss Syfert wrote. “ … We see human life disregarded, by his or her own family, and doc- tors. We need to change our culture that views unnatural death as an acceptable choice and start encouraging others to respect the dignity of life.” Sofia Rodriquez’s third-place essay was a personal reflection on the life of her 11-year-old sister, Anna, who was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, a neurological disor- der that affects almost every aspect of the body, when she was three years old. “[Anna] relies on my family to take care of every aspect of her daily living. Although she has a disability, she is chosen, cherished and sent. Anna is a precious gift from God. She has taught our family life lessons that cannot be learned from a book or classroom. She has taught us empa- thy, compassion and respect for life, no matter what chal-

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Rector of Montreal oratory stabbed its own program, including provisions for which scholarships stu- National/World dents can apply and what schools those scholarships can be direct- during televised Mass ed toward. The federal government’s only role in making it work MONTREAL — Father Claude Grou, rector of St. Joseph’s would be instituting the federal tax credit for those who donate to Bishops say EPA plan to roll back Oratory of Mount Royal, was stabbed during a Mass March 22. state entities which provide scholarships. Companion bills, called The motive for the attack remains unknown. He was taken to the the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act, have pollution rule would harm the unborn hospital and was in stable condition, said a statement from the been introduced in the Senate and House of Representatives by Archdiocese of Montreal. During the 8:30 a.m. Mass in the crypt, a Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, WASHINGTON — Unborn children would face greater health tall, light-skinned man wearing a white hat walked toward Father respectively. Cruz has said the idea “enables all students to access risks if the Environmental Protection Agency moves to rescind a Grou and stabbed him in the stomach. “At the end of the psalm, a personalized education experience that meets their individual rule regulating hazardous air pollutants emitted by power plants, just before the ... Gospel, there is this guy who comes from who- needs.” said the chairmen of two U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ knows-where — I only film the front of the crypt — and who committees. The bishops argued in a March 22 statement that the moves rather quickly,” said Dinh Khoi Vu, who directed the morn- Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, or MATS, are needed to pro- Royal College of Physicians adopts ing Mass at the Oratory for Salt and Light Television. “Father tect pregnant women as well. “The proposed change to the Grou saw him coming with his knife. He had the reaction to move neutral policy on assisted suicide Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule is troubling since it is to the side, but he was still touched,” he added. “The knife fell. The well-documented that pregnant mothers and their unborn chil- MANCHESTER, England — The professional body for doctors aggressor was no longer able to pick it up. Many faithful rushed to dren are the most sensitive to mercury pollution and its adverse in the U.K. dropped its traditional opposition to assisted suicide, hold him back. “ Father Grou got up, and members of the security health effects,” said Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas despite a poll that found a majority of its members remain service managed to control the attacker. “We are all shocked by City, Kansas, chairman of the bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life opposed to the practice. The Royal College of Physicians declared this act of violence that has taken place in our city, in a space dedi- Activities. Added Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Florida, it has adopted a policy of neutrality, although a majority of doc- cated to peace,” Montreal Archbishop Christian Lepine said in a chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human tors said they were against assisted suicide. In a March 21 state- statement. “We know that places of worship of many religions are Development, “The MATS rule reflects a proper respect for life of ment published on the college’s website, Andrew Goddard, college targets of acts of violence. We must continue to follow the path of the human person and of God’s creation — a great example of president, said: “Adopting a neutral position will mean that we can peace and love, believing that good will overcome evil through integral ecology called for in ‘Laudato Si’,’” Pope Francis’ encycli- reflect the differing opinions among our membership. Neutral prayer and good works.” cal on the environment. The bishops’ comments coincided with a means the RCP neither supports nor opposes a change in the law.” March 18 letter sent by a USCCB official in response to the publi- A poll of members conducted between Feb. 5 and March 1 found cation of the revised EPA rule in the Federal Register Feb. 7. The Pope sends aid to southeast Africa that 31.6 percent were in favor of the college adopting a pro-assist- EPA said it had concluded that it is not “appropriate and neces- ed suicide policy, while 43.4 percent were opposed and 25 percent sary” to regulate hazardous air pollutants from power plans after cyclone were neutral. A question asking doctors if they would also like to because the cost of doing so “grossly outweighs” the benefits VATICAN CITY — As an immediate sign of his concern and an see British law changed to allow assisted suicide was answered gained by doing so. encouragement to other donors, Pope Francis has sent $50,000 affirmatively by 40.5 percent, while 49.1 percent opposed a law each to Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi to assist with initial change and 10.4 percent were undecided. Bishops say ‘sweeping regulations’ of emergency relief efforts after a cyclone hit the region and caused massive flooding. As of March 22, at least 300 people were known Belarus bishop cites government Equality Act will harm society to have died, thousands have been injured and hundreds of thou- sands left homeless, according to the Vatican Dicastery for curbs on foreign priests, nuns WASHINGTON — In a joint letter to Congress March 20, the Promoting Integral Human Development. The dicastery, which chairmen of three committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic WARSAW, Poland — A Catholic bishop in Belarus has accused will distribute the aid from the pope through the Vatican nuncia- Bishops said they oppose to the Equality Act because while it is officials of arbitrarily denying residence and work permits to vis- tures in each country, said the week of torrential rain in the meant to provide protections to those who identify as LGBT, it iting Catholic priests and nuns, when the country still lacks region has “razed to the ground tens of thousands of homes and would impose “sweeping regulations to the detriment of society as enough people to serve in ministry. Nearly three decades after the public buildings” and made major roads impassable. The water a whole.” The measure would add the new terms “sexual orienta- end of communist rule, “nothing has really changed here; there and electricity distribution systems have been compromised and tion” and “gender identity” to the definition of “sex” in federal are still problems over their presence,” Auxiliary Bishop Yuri there is a growing concern about the spread of diseases, particu- civil rights laws, they said. Such a move would have “wide-reach- Kasabutski of Minsk, Belarus, told Poland’s Catholic Information larly through unclean water. The Vatican described Pope Francis’ ing impacts” on health care, women and girls’ legal protections, Agency, KAI, during a visit to the Polish capital. “Under the cur- donation as a “first contribution” and “an immediate expression charitable services to needful populations, schools, personal priva- rent law, every foreign priest or religious sister must have permis- of his feeling of spiritual closeness” to the people impacted. In cy, athletics, free speech, religious liberties and potentially sion from the government’s Religious Affairs Office to work with Washington, the chairmen of the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee on parental rights, the prelates said. The Equality Act was introduced us. Whether that permission is given depends on the official deal- the Church in Africa and the Committee on International Justice in the House and Senate March 13. It is also known as H.R. 5 and S. ing with such matters,” he said. Speaking during a visit to and Peace expressed sorrow and solidarity over the lives lost by 788. The letter was signed by Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Warsaw, Bishop Kasabutski said Belarus has around 500 priests of the cyclone and offered prayers for recovery efforts. Florida, chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and its own. He said the 30 native clergy ordained annually from the Human Development; Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, country’s two seminaries were insufficient for the Catholic com- Kentucky, chairman of the Committee for Religious Liberty; and New school choice federal tax credit munity’s “huge pastoral needs.” Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, chairman of the bill introduced in House, Senate Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage. Retired Sacramento Bishop Quinn, Regarding individuals who identify as LGBT, “each and every per- WASHINGTON — A new piece of legislation endorsed by son should be treated with dignity and respect, the chairmen said. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos could put Catholic or other 97, dies; was oldest U.S. prelate “Part of that dignity, as Pope Benedict stated, is every person’s religious schools within reach of many families who would other- TUCSON, Ariz. — Retired Bishop Francis A. Quinn of right to gainful and decent employment free of unjust discrimina- wise not be able to afford them. The plan, called “Education Sacramento, California, who headed the Northern California dio- tion. Also included is each person’s right to services that address Freedom Scholarships,” is actually not a new federal program cese from 1980 to 1994 and later spent 13 years ministering to their needs for health and safety.” However, “rather than offering meant to redirect funds toward private school scholarships and Native Americans in the Diocese of Tucson, died March 21 at age meaningful protections for individuals,” the Equality Act “would away from public education or the like — though that is what 97. Vespers and a rosary will take place the evening of March 31. impose sweeping regulations to the detriment of society as a some of its opponents portray it as doing. According to the pro- His funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon April 1. All services whole,” they explained. gram’s website, the plan offers “a $5 billion annual federal tax will be at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in downtown credit for voluntary donations Sacramento. The seventh bishop to head the Diocese of to state-based scholarship pro- Sacramento, he was a much beloved figure in the Sacramento com- grams.” The website also munity. “Bishop Quinn, at the time of his death, was the oldest explains that it will not take “a Catholic bishop in the United States. A status he enjoyed sharing single dollar away from public with the many who visited him,” Bishop Jaime Soto of schools and the students who Sacramento said in a March 22 statement. “In his quieter moments attend them.” Essentially, each though, Bishop Quinn was ready and eager to meet the Good state that decides to partici- Shepherd whom he had served faithfully during his 73 years as a pate in Education Freedom priest, 41 of which as bishop. Scholarships would structure

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God’s will is clear: to seek out, save humanity from evil, pope says Carol Glatz ing to God’s plan,” he added. “inescapable fate,” the pope said. Rather, they truly believe Catholic News Service In a world experiencing war, hatred and exploitation, he “that God can and wants to transform reality, conquering VATICAN CITY — Christians have faith in a God who said, people of faith know that God wants what is best, evil with good,” and this, he said, is why people pray. wants to and is able to transform the world, conquering which is why they pray his will be done and that swords be Even though Christ was being “crushed by the evil of evil with good, Pope Francis said. turned into plowshares, because “God wants peace.” the world,” he abandoned himself fully and confidently to That is why “it makes sense to obey and abandon one- The Lord’s Prayer is meant to ignite the same deep love God’s will, the pope said. self” to God and his will, even during life’s most difficult Jesus felt for his father, the same passion to “transform the That path to salvation may be difficult, and people may moments, the pope said March 20 during his general audi- world with love.” experience suffering, pain or harm, but God “will never ence in St. Peter’s Square. Christians do not believe in random, unalterable or abandon us. He will always be with us, next to us, within Continuing a series of talks about the Lord’s us.” Prayer, the pope focused on the line, “Thy will be “For a person of faith, this is more than a done.” It is the third petition in the prayer right hope, it is a sure thing — God is with me.” after, “hallowed be thy name” and “thy kingdom Present at the pope’s general audience was come.” Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Setsuko Thurlow, 87, God’s will — what he wants — is clearly illus- a Japanese-Canadian survivor of the United trated throughout the Gospel, the pope said; it is States’ atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. She “to seek out and save whoever is lost.” received the prize in 2017 on behalf of the “Have you ever thought about what that International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear means, that God is looking for me, for each one of Weapons. us” personally, “knocking on the door of our She was part of a delegation of activists led by heart” with love, hoping to capture people’s atten- Earth Caravan, an interfaith group based in tion and take them by the hand toward salvation, Japan and Canada. The group visiting the the pope said. Vatican was made up of people from different “God is not ambiguous,” Pope Francis said. countries and cultures, including four 13-year-old “He does not hide behind riddles” or inscrutable girls — girls the same age as Thurlow when the plans; he wants everyone to know the truth and bomb dropped on her city and killed her family. be saved. The group was to present Pope Francis with The Our Father is a prayer asking that this an oil lamp lit with a flame that was taken from desire be fulfilled and that each person and all of the burning ashes of the bomb dropped on humanity be saved, he said. Hiroshima. The flame, the group said on its web- When people pray, “Thy will be done,” they are site, has been burning continuously since Aug. 6, praying not as subservient “slaves” but as chil- 1945. dren who understand and trust their father and CNS photo/Paul Haring The group was going to ask the pope to blow his loving plan, the pope said. Pope Francis greets Setsuko Thurlow, a survivor of the 1945 atomic bombing in out the flame they brought as a symbolic gesture “It is a courageous, even confrontational Hiroshima, Japan, and a delegation from the organization Earth Caravan during of wishing for a world free of nuclear weapons prayer because there are so many, too many his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican March 20, 2019. The and a brighter, more peaceful world. things going on in the world that are not accord- group presented a flame of peace, which the pope blew upon.

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